Some creatine Questions.

kingjames484 · 02-15-2009, 06:01 PM

this will be my first time taking creatine and i really dont know what to do so.

1. is it safe for a 17 year old?

2. how munch water should i take while i use it?

3. is it good to take befor school?

i just got this today
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sf/kre.html

any help or advise would be great. ty

tumbler · 02-15-2009, 06:07 PM

1. Yeah its safe man, you do know you can get it from foods right? (red meat)

2. Just make sure your drinking a lot of water throughout the day, I don't think there is a specific amount you need. Just make sure your hydrated (piss=relatively clear)

3. Take it after your workout.

Its not a miracle drug, its not a big deal to be on it. Its just the general public's misconception that its a "steroid".

kingjames484 · 02-15-2009, 06:10 PM

thanks man but you say take it after and the Directions say take it prior to exercise.?

Infusco · 02-15-2009, 06:12 PM

I've heard people say take it before workout and others say take it after. I'm sure there's not a lot of difference, both ways will keep creatine saturated in your body to a degree.

Otherwise, what Tumbler said.

PRMachine · 02-15-2009, 06:12 PM

On non workout days, take in the morning.
On workout days, take after workout.

Chris...Bodybuild · 02-15-2009, 06:14 PM

ya guys how long should u stay on creatine mono for like 4-6 weeks right then go off for 2 weeks or so and do nother cycle

tumbler · 02-15-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris...Bodybuild

ya guys how long should u stay on creatine mono for like 4-6 weeks right then go off for 2 weeks or so and do nother cycle

I don't think cycling it is necessary. I've heard that the "loading" phase is bogus. Your body only needs 5g per day.

Infusco · 02-15-2009, 06:16 PM

I don't see why you'd need to cycle it. Contrary to popular opinion it isnt a steroid.

PRMachine · 02-15-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tumbler

I don't think cycling it is necessary. I've heard that the "loading" phase is bogus. Your body only needs 5g per day.

This, i have not loaded or cycled creatine and it's working fine.

Chris...Bodybuild · 02-15-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Infusco

I don't see why you'd need to cycle it. Contrary to popular opinion it isnt a steroid.

so what should i do..ive been on it for about 4 weeks...what should i do now..contnue doing it or stop and then do another loading phase..any body know

Reid456 · 02-15-2009, 06:18 PM

kingjames484 · 02-15-2009, 06:19 PM

lol^^^^^^^^^ ok.

Infusco · 02-15-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris...Bodybuild

so what should i do..ive been on it for about 4 weeks...what should i do now..contnue doing it or stop and then do another loading phase..any body know

I'd just keep taking it as normal. I think the loading phase for creatine got proved as unnecessary.